Tamron SP F045 35mm
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP F045 35mm
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and beautiful bokeh. Users praise its optical performance, often preferring it over native Nikon and Canon alternatives. A few concerns about compatibility with mirrorless adapters and minor chromatic aberration are noted, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bulky with mirrorless adapter
- Heavy for mirrorless use
- Minor chromatic aberration wide open
- Compatibility issues with FTZ adapter
- No image stabilization
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
The Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its superb build quality, sharpness, and beautiful color rendition. Users love it as a versatile walk-around lens for street photography and landscapes, especially on APS-C bodies like the K-3. The main drawbacks are its variable aperture and a price that many feel is too high for the performance gain over kit lenses.
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Weather resistant
- Versatile focal range for street and landscape
Cons
- Variable aperture (f/2.8-4)
- High price for performance gain
- Limited zoom range
- Not as wide as some kit lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron SP F045 35mm | Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.81 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:5 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP F045 35mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
